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NHTSA recall 22V321000

Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module › Software

Blue Bird Vision School Bus

Reported May 11, 202253 vehicles affectedBlue Bird Body CompanyMaker’s number R22BW (SB)

The defect

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2023 Vision school buses equipped with an Allison transmission. The starter interlock settings in the vehicle software are incorrect, allowing the engine to crank while the T-handle gear shifter is in Reverse or Drive. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence/Starter Interlock/Transmission Braking Effect."

The risk

A bus that is started in reverse or drive may result in unintended vehicle movement, and increase the risk of a crash or injury.

The remedy

Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 30, 2022. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall R22BW (SB).

Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module › SoftwarePower train › Automatic transmission › Park/neutral start interlock switch

Official recall at NHTSA ↗

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Vehicles in this recall

Blue Bird Vision School Bus
2023

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.